Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone

Te-Moak Tribe Community Safety & Justice Strategic Planning Survey

The Te-Moak Tribe is developing a Justice Strategic Plan. Your input will help guide programs for safety, healing, and community wellness.
All responses are confidential. Participation is voluntary.

About You (Optional)

Which Band are you from?
Elko Band
Battle Mountain Band
Wells Band
South Fork Band
Other / Non-Tribal Resident

Age Group:
Under 18
18–24
25–44
45–64
65+

Your role in the community:
Tribal member
Resident
Elder
Youth
Parent / Guardian
Tribal employee
Service provider
Other

Community Safety

How safe do you feel in the community?
Not Safe Slightly Safe Moderately Safe Safe Very Safe

What are the biggest safety concerns?
Substance use & drug activity
Violence / fighting
Domestic / family violence
Child abuse or neglect
Elder abuse
Burglaries / theft
Mental health crisis response
Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP)
Limited law enforcement
Slow emergency response / no dispatch center
Other

Do you feel law enforcement is available when needed?
Yes
Sometimes
No

Justice & Emergency Services

What justice system improvements are most needed?
More police officers
Local police in each Band
Re-establish Tribal Court
Tribal Judicial Center
Local court offices at each Band
Dispatch / command center
Updated Tribal laws / ordinances
Agreements with outside agencies
Crisis response
Training for justice staff
Other

How important is rebuilding the Tribal Court?
Not Important Slightly Important Moderately Important Important Very Important

How important is establishing a dispatch / command center?
Not Important Slightly Important Moderately Important Important Very Important

Victim Services & Healing

Confidence that victims get support:
Not Confident Slightly Confident Moderately Confident Confident Very Confident

What services are most needed?
Domestic violence advocacy
Sexual assault support
MMIP support / response team
Child protection services
Elder protection
Crisis counseling / trauma healing
Emergency shelter
Legal advocacy
Family healing programs
Traditional peacemaking
Cultural healing practices
Other

Youth, Elders, Families & Culture

How important are the following youth services?

Service	1	2	3	4	5
After-school programs
Mentoring programs
Mental health counseling
Job readiness / career training
Recreational / sports programs
Substance abuse prevention
Cultural / language programs

Which cultural practices should be included?
Talking circles / Peacemaking
Elders & traditional teachings
Ceremony & cultural healing
Land-based healing
Language & cultural programs
Other

Final Questions

Most urgent justice issue:


First priority to fix:


Additional comments:


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